Harford County Public Schools announced that its Food and Nutrition Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals in the summertime for children eligible for these reduced price meals during the school year. Here are the details:

Harford County Public Schools to Participate in the Summer Food Service Program

List of locations and times provided

Harford County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services is participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The SFSP is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children continue to receive the nutrition they need to thrive throughout the summer months.

During the school year, many students receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs. Lack of nutrition during the summer months may make children more prone to illness and other health issues and may set up a cycle for poor performance once school begins again. The SFSP fills the gap while children are out of school.

Meals will be provided to all children without charge. Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service. This summer, meals will be provided in Harford County at the following sites and times: